Thoughts on first Mustang purchase please

On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:23:46 -0400, "nospam" >
wrote:

>By the way Spike, nice job on the 65!!!
>It looks awesome!

Thanks.... :0) Of course my checkbook no longer looks nice LOL
>
>
>"Spike" > wrote in message
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>> On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:30:41 -0600, "Blue Mesteno"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"nospam" > wrote in message
>>>news:xdSdnakBn5NkGA3ZnZ2dnUVZ_t6dnZ2d@insightbb .com...
>>>>A '68 Ranchero 500 (imho) is one of the ugliest, boring, rolling boxes
>>>>I've
>>>>ever seen. I used to have a 73 Ranchero GT, now that was a sexy ride.
>>>
>>>So at what point did I ever brag on the styling of the '68 Ranchero's? I
>>>didn't buy it because it looked cool. I bought it because it got the job
>>>done. I agree they're ugly. I think ALL the Ranchero's were ugly,
>>>especially
>>>the '73 and that whole body style. The hood looked longer than the truck
>>>bed!! But they did their job and they are the original car/truck. The El
>>>Camino ALWAYS looked better and will always be more desirable to
>>>collector's.
>>>
>>>Besides, the 500 was an option package based on the Fairlane 500, not the
>>>vehicle itself dumbass. It could be had with the most badass Ram-Air
>>>428CJ.
>>>Blow the doors off the best option '73 even with the 460. The styling
>>>(specifically in '73) was hindered by the HUGE ugly ass mandated safety
>>>bumper. Oh, and it was especially pleasing cosmetically with the fake
>>>vinyl
>>>decal woodgrain appliqué's down the entire side of the vehicle. Now THAT's
>>>stylin'. NOT!
>>>
>>>A "sexy" '73 Ranchero? Maybe to the 4H girls. If you like your women
>>>smelling like cow turds or chicken****! Whatever floats your boat dude.
>>
>> Why is it that some people find it so necessary to get downright mean,
>> nasty and ugly, and start in with the name calling and insults simply
>> because someone does not happen to agree with a point of view?
>> Observations regarding style are subjective. Eye of the beholder and
>> all that.
>> --
>>
>> Spike
>> 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
>> w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
>> Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
>> gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
>> audio-video...
>> See my ride at....
>> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
>> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
>> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
>> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg
>
--

Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:21:48 -0400, "nospam" >
wrote:

>I was a little appalled at the fact that Blue Mesteno called 71-73 mustangs
>the ugliest ever, and he lists in his signature that he owns one of the
>ugliest cars ford ever built (68 ranchero).
>"Hello, Pot? You're black"
>
>The 71& 72 mustang (stylewise) were only 2nd to the 69 mustang (imho).
>
>At least I don't call people I don't know names like Blue Mesteno does. That
>shows what kind of person he is.
>
>Dave
>

Nothing wrong with being appalled over someone's choice, but it's
RESPECT to accept that not everyone sees things the same way. Doesn't
matter if it's cars, politics, religion, or what.

And it's RESPECT not to attack someone because their views are
different, or that they might make choices different from ours. What
do insults get them? Surely, they don't expect those they attack to
like them more... or suddenly decide to change their view.

I have just never understood such abusive reactions. It's not like it
will make their lives a living hell if someone doesn't agree with
them. Nobody is going to put out a contract on them for not liking a
particular make, model, year, color, engine, drive train, or whatever.
Maybe I just got old, and respect for others is no longer in vogue.
Kinda like religion, patriotism, manners, etc. Like those people who
leave their cell phones on in theaters and restraints, or don't do
anything about their screaming kids running loose in stores.

Me; I happen to like the 71/72 coupe which is what I had.

And now a few words from our sponsors.... Ford Motor Company and Hertz
:0)
--

Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

I'm rebuilding a 72 coupe and one of the reasons I chose it was because its
an uncommon car. You just don't see very many 71-73 coupes anywhere. And at
first I did'nt think too much of the rear, but after a year of working on it
I like it so much better than the fastback. Don't know why exactly, mostly
because its unique.
Thats MY opinion, if you don't agree, fine, but don't make an ass of
yourself disagreeing!
Like my dad used to ask
"why are there more horses asses than there are horses?"
> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:21:48 -0400, "nospam" >
> wrote:
>
>>I was a little appalled at the fact that Blue Mesteno called 71-73
>>mustangs
>>the ugliest ever, and he lists in his signature that he owns one of the
>>ugliest cars ford ever built (68 ranchero).
>>"Hello, Pot? You're black"
>>
>>The 71& 72 mustang (stylewise) were only 2nd to the 69 mustang (imho).
>>
>>At least I don't call people I don't know names like Blue Mesteno does.
>>That
>>shows what kind of person he is.
>>
>>Dave
>>
>
> Nothing wrong with being appalled over someone's choice, but it's
> RESPECT to accept that not everyone sees things the same way. Doesn't
> matter if it's cars, politics, religion, or what.
>
> And it's RESPECT not to attack someone because their views are
> different, or that they might make choices different from ours. What
> do insults get them? Surely, they don't expect those they attack to
> like them more... or suddenly decide to change their view.
>
> I have just never understood such abusive reactions. It's not like it
> will make their lives a living hell if someone doesn't agree with
> them. Nobody is going to put out a contract on them for not liking a
> particular make, model, year, color, engine, drive train, or whatever.
> Maybe I just got old, and respect for others is no longer in vogue.
> Kinda like religion, patriotism, manners, etc. Like those people who
> leave their cell phones on in theaters and restraints, or don't do
> anything about their screaming kids running loose in stores.
>
> Me; I happen to like the 71/72 coupe which is what I had.
>
> And now a few words from our sponsors.... Ford Motor Company and Hertz
> :0)
> --
>
> Spike
> 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
> w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
> Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
> gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
> audio-video...
> See my ride at....
> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

"nospam" > wrote
>I was a little appalled at the fact that Blue Mesteno called 71-73 mustangs
>the ugliest ever, and he lists in his signature that he owns one of the
>ugliest cars ford ever built (68 ranchero).
> "Hello, Pot? You're black"

I was stating my opinion as I noted at the time. Try reading what I wrote
about Ranchero's again.

> The 71& 72 mustang (stylewise) were only 2nd to the 69 mustang (imho).

Your opinion, of which I agree with only half. See the OTHER half of the
cars in my sigline.

> At least I don't call people I don't know names like Blue Mesteno does.
> That shows what kind of person he is.

What kind of person I am? You don't know me. I don't know you. Plus, I'll
say it again, you need to read my previous posts, but slower next time. I
never did any name calling.
--
Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500 302
'69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W
ThunderSnake #57
http://home.comcast.net/~vanguard92/

"Blue Mesteno" > wrote

> I never did any name calling.

Correction, in the whole of the several posts I made I called a person who's
not willing to list his name or email addy a dumbass, once. OMG NO.
"dumbass" One of the BIGGIES when it comes to insults. Give me a break. If I
was being truly insulting it would've come out more like one of CobraJet's
classic flames.

If I wanted to insult someone, it would've come out more like this...

"****fire! If I was baboon-ugly, had breath like a bath house felch
fest, an IQ that matched my waist size, and a morbid preoccupation with
anal penetration, I could call you Daddy!"- CobraJet
--
Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500 302
'69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W
ThunderSnake #57
http://home.comcast.net/~vanguard92/

I respect your opinion Blue Mesteno (even if you called me a dumbass for
liking my 72 mach 1). I've dumped over 8 grand and a ton of work into it and
I like it even if you don't. To each his own.
All mustangs are beautiful!!!
-Dave
(BTW, I don't list my email address because I don't like SPAM, nothing
personal).

> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:21:48 -0400, "nospam" >
> wrote:
>
>>I was a little appalled at the fact that Blue Mesteno called 71-73
>>mustangs
>>the ugliest ever, and he lists in his signature that he owns one of the
>>ugliest cars ford ever built (68 ranchero).
>>"Hello, Pot? You're black"
>>
>>The 71& 72 mustang (stylewise) were only 2nd to the 69 mustang (imho).
>>
>>At least I don't call people I don't know names like Blue Mesteno does.
>>That
>>shows what kind of person he is.
>>
>>Dave
>>
>
> Nothing wrong with being appalled over someone's choice, but it's
> RESPECT to accept that not everyone sees things the same way. Doesn't
> matter if it's cars, politics, religion, or what.
>
> And it's RESPECT not to attack someone because their views are
> different, or that they might make choices different from ours. What
> do insults get them? Surely, they don't expect those they attack to
> like them more... or suddenly decide to change their view.
>
> I have just never understood such abusive reactions. It's not like it
> will make their lives a living hell if someone doesn't agree with
> them. Nobody is going to put out a contract on them for not liking a
> particular make, model, year, color, engine, drive train, or whatever.
> Maybe I just got old, and respect for others is no longer in vogue.
> Kinda like religion, patriotism, manners, etc. Like those people who
> leave their cell phones on in theaters and restraints, or don't do
> anything about their screaming kids running loose in stores.
>
> Me; I happen to like the 71/72 coupe which is what I had.
>
> And now a few words from our sponsors.... Ford Motor Company and Hertz
> :0)
> --
>
> Spike
> 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
> w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
> Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
> gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
> audio-video...
> See my ride at....
> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 01:08:18 GMT, "My Names Nobody" >
puked:

>Personally, when they first came out, I thought the 71-73 mustang body was
>hideous. After a few years it has (at least the '71 fastback) grown on me,
>maybe somewhat due to the drivetrain options available, at least in '71,
>being the panicle of FoMoCo's performance offerings for nearly 3 decades to
>follow (If you have never driven a 429CJ car, you don't know what you are
>missing.). That and the '71 being pre plastic bumpers. Having a 1971 sport
>roof ram air, staggered shock, Cleveland car with a '71 429 CJ in it sure
>did not hurt my bonding process. :-) I still think the '71-73 coupe /
>notchback bodies look horrible.

I co-owned a 71 Grande with a green vinyl roof. Have to agree with ya
there...
--
lab~rat >:-)
Do you want polite or do you want sincere?

"nospam" > wrote in message
m...
>I respect your opinion Blue Mesteno (even if you called me a dumbass for
>liking my 72 mach 1). I've dumped over 8 grand and a ton of work into it
>and I like it even if you don't. To each his own.
> All mustangs are beautiful!!!

Actually, I called you a dumbass for not realizing that the 500 was simply
an option group for the Ranchero line, not for liking the 71-73 bodystyle
Mustang. I'd take ANY Mustang over a Ranchero. In my case I had need of
basic transportation and could use the Ranchero, plus it was priced right. I
would rather have a Ranchero 500 than a Saab 900.
--
Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500 302
'69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W
ThunderSnake #57
http://home.comcast.net/~vanguard92/

On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:25:57 -0600, "Blue Mesteno"
> wrote:

>
>"Blue Mesteno" > wrote
>
>> I never did any name calling.
>
>Correction, in the whole of the several posts I made I called a person who's
>not willing to list his name or email addy a dumbass, once. OMG NO.
>"dumbass" One of the BIGGIES when it comes to insults. Give me a break. If I
>was being truly insulting it would've come out more like one of CobraJet's
>classic flames.
>
>If I wanted to insult someone, it would've come out more like this...
>
>"****fire! If I was baboon-ugly, had breath like a bath house felch
>fest, an IQ that matched my waist size, and a morbid preoccupation with
>anal penetration, I could call you Daddy!"- CobraJet

Perhaps, your intent was not to be insulting about a choice of year
and model, but you might make note that more than one person got the
impression that that was your intent. I know I did. If I was in error
on that point, I do apologize. However, it does seem a bit like
working with mental patients who think it is everyone else is wrong.
(No I'm not saying you are a nut. :0) LOL) Somehow, your point did
not come across as you indicate it was intended.
--

Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg